Promoting Positivity in Education: The Power of Podcasts
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Colorado Convention Center, 201
Snapshots are a pairing of two 20 minute presentations followed by a 5 minute Q & A.
This is presentation 2 of 2, scroll down to see more details.
Other presentations in this group:
- Presentation 1: Transmedia 2.0: Literacy, Technology, and Universal Design
Presenters



Session description
Purpose & objective
The purpose of this presentation is to empower school and district leaders with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to leverage podcasts as a tool for promoting positivity and fostering an inclusive educational environment. It aims to inspire leaders to embrace podcasting as a means of communication, advocacy, and community engagement, ultimately enhancing the practice of all educators.
By the end of the presentation, participants will:
1. Understand the role of podcasts in education.
2. Identify benefits and positive outcomes.
3. Learn practical skills.
4. Promote inclusivity, diversity, and innovation.
5. Connect and collaborate.
Outline
I. Welcome/Introduction
II. The Power of Storytelling - discuss the importance of storytelling in education, discuss how it can shape perceptions of the school district.
III. The Current State of Education - highlight some of the challenges and negative narratives surrounding education.
IV. The Need for Positivity - explain why it's crucial to counterbalance the negative narratives with positive stories.
V. Introducing "EdTech Journeys with Robert Yancey" - provide an overview of our podcast including the mission and goals.
VI. Sharing Positive Stories - Talk about the types of positive stories we feature, showcase a few examples.
VII. Benefits of a School District Podcast - Highlight the positive outcomes of having a podcast for the District.
VIII. The Ripple Effect - Explain how promoting positivity can have a ripple effect on the entire educational ecosystem. Share anecdotes/data.
IX. Real-World Impact - Provide concrete examples of how the podcast has positively impacted our School District (success stories).
X. Building Community and Fostering Connection - Discuss how the podcast can help build a sense of community within the District.
XI. Lessons Learned - Share challenges and lessons learned in the process.
XII. Practical Tips for Starting a Podcast - We will offer advice and resources for school and district leaders interested in starting their own podcast.
XIII. Engaging Stakeholders - Explain strategies for engaging stakeholders in the podcast. Discuss the importance of involving teachers, students, parents, and the community.
XIV. Measuring Impact - Share metrics to measure your impact, and discuss how feedback has influenced our content.
XV. Maintaining Consistency - Highlight the importance of regular content updates. Discuss how we maintain consistency with our podcast.
XVI. Call to Action - Encourage school and district leaders to consider starting their own podcast. Provide contact information for further questions.
XVII. Q&A, Contact Information, Thank you!
Session specifications
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Windows, Android, iOS
Visionary Planner
- Engage education stakeholders in developing and adopting a shared vision for using technology to improve student success, informed by the learning sciences.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather input on the plan, celebrate successes and engage in a continuous improvement cycle.
- Share lessons learned, best practices, challenges and the impact of learning with technology with other education leaders who want to learn from this work.
Related exhibitors: | Soundtrap for Education, WeVideo, Inc. |